Turnintheherd Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Gena & Marcus G., the breeder behind Turnintheherd Aussies located in Billings, MT. We are home-based breeders dedicated to bringing healthy, loving, and high-quality Australian Shepherds into the homes and hearts of their forever families. We love our dogs and are passionate about raising our puppies to be the best family companions.
Q. & A. with Gena & Marcus
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Sis
Went homeFemale
Buck
Went homeMale
Josie
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Gena & Marcus
Gena & Marcus has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
"This price includes puppy socialization, 2 yr health guarantee, registration papers for both AKC & ASCA."
Contract & health guarantee
Gena & Marcus may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Gena & Marcus offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Gena & Marcus directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Gena & Marcus.
Breeder's location
Meet in Billings, MT
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Billings Logan Airport
Flexible meeting point
Gena & Marcus can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Gena & Marcus
Gena & Marcus has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Gena & Marcus was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Gena & Marcus is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Turnintheherd Aussies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
SHASTA, mom
Australian Shepherd
About SHASTA
Shasta loves people. Has striking copper coloring making her tri blend coat very sharp looking. She interacts with other dogs well on and off a lead, her focus is always on us and wanting to please. She interacts well with our grandkids and new adults. She will lay down and just hang out in the house or chase a ball all day. Great mother to her puppies. Champion bloodlines both in stock dog and confirmation. Dual Registered AKC and ASCA
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
RIO, dad
Australian Shepherd
About RIO
Rio is a kind, athletic beautiful blue merle with a partial Right Blue Eye. Lots of energy to run, play & work with a great "off switch" to lay around on the fishing boat. His temperament has fit in well with our many grand children playing ball with him and running in the yard. He gets along with other dogs and has been a very respectful uncut male when on or off a lead. Champion Show lines and is dual registered AKC and ASCA. Fully health tested OFA eyes, hips and elbows as well as full Aussie Blood Panel with all clear.
Excellent health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Turnintheherd Aussies reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Australian Shepherds.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
